Next Step #625: Are we reading the same Bible? How did you miss that? How did I miss that? Cafeteriaizing and getting full. George Floyd killing, protest, the place of religion for peace. Much more.Dixie HummingbirdsPentecost SermonThis week’s WD168 with Fr. Vazken MovsesianSardarabad significanceCover: Bing photoEngineered by Ken NalikProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgLook for The Next Step on blubrry.comListen via Stitcher Radio on demand!  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Next Step #624: Ascension day: Thoughts of Ascent for Christ: Leading and pushing us to heights. Answering the “Where is God?” question, not as an apology but in real terms: Armodoxy at its best – one you won’t want to miss. When a pastor loses faith and a look at the broken heart. Ascension as a direction for every follower of Christ: He is with us to the end of time! (Matthew 28:20)#WeSayThankYou NPR – How The Pandemic Has Changed WorshipArchitects of DenialArmenian Christianity Today on AscensionIn His ShoesDorothy leaves Oz; Broken HeartEngineered by Ken NalikProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgLook for The Next Step on blubrry.comListen via Stitcher Radio on demand!  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Pixnio, public domain

Next Step #623: A special edition of the Next Step: Praying. The podcast is as simple as its title. No philosophizing, no explanations, just praying and leaving the rest to God and the listener. A flow of words and gospel with interludes of gospel and music. Following a call by Pope Francis and leaders of different traditions calling for a day of prayer against the COVID-19 pandemic.LinksPope’s invitation to prayerVideo InvitePrayer of ManassehEmmanuel Calling; CredoIan Anderson’s “Divinities”Gor Mkhitarian’s “Spirit”Lenten Journey 2020This Week’s WD168Isabel Bayrakdarian’s “Prayers for Healing” ConcertEngineered by Ken NalikProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgLook for The Next Step on blubrry.comListen via Stitcher Radio on demand!  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Canyon BC (Before Corona) 2020 Fr. Vazken

Next Step #622: Beauty in a world struck by a virus: discovering the importance of beauty in Creation and in our creations. Poetry, art, music all come together to accentuate the joy we find in life. Pope Francis on Prayer. Day of prayer and a study of prayer against the pandemic. McDonald & Jack: look for the source. Virtual sacraments: The new Happy Harry of the day?Isabel Bayrakdarian “Antaram Dzaghig”Healing through Music – A message from Isabel BayrakdarianPirsig’s Metaphysics on QualityPope Francis joins Muslim leaders to call for day of prayer against coronavirusPower of Prayer Study (Kansas)Happy Harry RadioJim Lovell on Apollo 8Engineered by Ken NalikProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgLook for The Next Step on blubrry.comListen via Stitcher Radio on demand!  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Flowers beyond paper, 2020 Fr. Vazken

Next Step #621: Individuality, inalienable rights and a look at ministry today. Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man paves the road for a reflection about the “Invisible Priest” the freedom to celebrate the Ministry. Time to get off the heaven/hell debate. WD168 This Week Window on the Priesthood  Fr. Vazken’s Sermon – April 24, 2020 Divesting California/Genocide in Darfur Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man Medical PPE for LA County Community Go Fund Me Page Leveraging Love Greetings of Hope from Armenians to Darfuris Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand!  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Next Step #620: Health care workers on the front-line with COVID-19 patients, the new heroes of today, lack basic Medical Protective Personal Equipment (PPE). Interview with Lilya Baghmouri and Sousanna Pogosyan who are changing that and bringing aid to those heros. Also, identity definitions, 105 years removed from the Genocide. Challenges for a new and newer generation, here’s what you can expect in 2040.Zulal “Yes boojour em”Medical PPE for LA County Community Go Fund Me PageApril 24 Divine LiturgyLeveraging LoveMessage 99th Anniversary at MontebelloGreetings of Hope from Armenians to Darfuris2006 In His Shoes Promo (God one of us)2005 IHS 7×77 projectMartyrs as Saints (Dedication of Monument 2015)WD168 for this WeekUshadrutyan Kentron (Armenian)Engineered by Ken NalikProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgLook for The Next Step on blubrry.comListen via Stitcher Radio on demand!  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here When the fuchsias pop, Fr. Vazken 2011

Next Step #619: Post Resurrection: Making a statement on moving ahead. The Jesus you won’t meet in the Gospels, thank God. No sinking or festering: Finding our witness in all of life. Going viral with the message. Easter Watch Party producers perspective. Amen & hallelujah for the faint at heart.Lara St. John – JS Bach Violin ConcertoThe Easter Oratorio by JS BachEaster Liturgy with commentaryJesus CEO by Laurie Beth JonesScripture & the Holy KissEngineered by Ken NalikProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgLook for The Next Step on blubrry.comListen via Stitcher Radio on demand!  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Next Step #618: Holy/Great Thursday and the Institution of the Last Supper, the Holy Badarak, that is, the means by which we connect to the life-saving Crucifixion and celebrate the Resurrection. Thanks to technology we’re watching in our living rooms, with candles, incense and prayers. The message of St. Basil is read during the Liturgy explaining the essence of the Eucharist: “Never look at this as bread and wine” … it is the life-giving blood and body of our Lord Jesus Christ. Now… that being said, what are we fearing? Where is our faith? How can a virus so small stand between us and the Lord’s Body. In this episode Fr. Vazken shares insights about the Badarak today and the adaptation to ultra-pandemics in the past. How to participate in the virtual ceremonies? VEM Radio WD168 This week Holy Thursday message 2019 Holy Friday message 2019 Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand!  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Badarak in the age of Pandemic, Fr. Vazken 2020

Next Step #617 - April 2, 2020 - A sobering look at the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of Armodoxy. Fr. Vazken dissects and provides common misconceptions about faith issue: Serenity, Courage and Patience in today's reality. The 120nM/2mm comparison. End of Lent in a sci-fi horror show. This is an up-close and personal episode. When I'm 64  MonaLisa Twins  Western Diocese FB Page for Streams  WD168 4/1/2020  Circle of Faith - Prayer & Fast Message Cover: Brazil's Christ the Savior during Coronavirus pandemicEngineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Body and Soul in the Covid PitNext Step #616 - Is the pandemic threatening more than the physical? On Spiritual protection during the Coronavirus pandemic. Adapting to the New Normal: Will the numbers guide the Virtual Church. Away with Fear: The World is NOT ending. Beyond childhood stories: putting fear aside and understanding the God of compassion. Making historical facts relevant today: The Covid Pit. No Blues Prayers for Hope from Etchmiadzin  Priest Casualties in Italy  Pope and Confession  Harry Hagopian Arm Wrestling with God  To Watch: Divine Liturgy THIS week Roosevelt's Fear "Fear" WD168 This Week First Week of Divine Liturgy in Isolation Cover: By the Pit, 2009 Fr. Vazken Movsesian Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here